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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Dem Boyz
7-7 205.3
186.92
 
VS
proj
ErtzLikeHell
171.39 4-10
183.02

Dem Boyz hand ErtzLikeHell third consecutive loss, 205.30-171.39

Dem Boyz secured a 205.30-171.39 victory to hand ErtzLikeHell their third consecutive loss. ErtzLikeHell grabbed a 7.00-point lead on Thursday, but Dem Boyz held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kenyan Drake (137 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs) and Julio Jones (13 Rec, 134 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Tyreek Hill (5 Rec, 67 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Carson Wentz (266 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) were the top performers for ErtzLikeHell in the loss. This marks the first time this season Dem Boyz have taken down ErtzLikeHell, after falling 238.16-192.42 in their last matchup. Dem Boyz improve to 7-7 for the season, while ErtzLikeHell fall to 4-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Dem Boyz   ErtzLikeHell

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 137 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Browns, Drake recorded 45.6 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 12.54-point projection and was much higher than his 12.03-point season scoring average. Drake ranks #84 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
Kenyan Drake

Top Player Comparison

Dem Boyz
Points
% of total points 205.3
1
Kenyan Drake
RB
45.6
12.54
22.2%
2
Julio Jones
WR
44.4
17.42
21.6%
3
Davante Adams
WR
25.3
18.07
12.3%
4
Jared Goff
QB
20.56
18.77
10%
ErtzLikeHell
Points
% of total points 171.39
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
24.8
19.85
14.5%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
23.54
20.61
13.7%
3
Mitchell Trubisky
QB
18.76
18.7
10.9%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
17.1
15.44
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, ErtzLikeHell emerged with a 136.46-62.72 lead. Davante Adams had a 29-yard touchdown catch for Dem Boyz, while Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Tyreek Hill had a 41-yard touchdown catch for ErtzLikeHell, while Aaron Jones had a 21-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Dem Boyz   ErtzLikeHell

StatSmack

ErtzLikeHell are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. ErtzLikeHell need some help then, averaging just 165.81 versus Dem Boyz's 180.61.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Dem Boyz (7-7) have a better record than ErtzLikeHell (4-10).
Even the computers think Dem Boyz have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (179.29) than ErtzLikeHell (169.04).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Dem Boyz has left fewer points on the bench this season (704.64) than ErtzLikeHell (779.99).
ErtzLikeHell are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Dem Boyz (3 vs 1).
Dem Boyz have the clutch gene, with more close wins than ErtzLikeHell (2 vs 0).
Dem Boyz should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than ErtzLikeHell (7 vs 4).
ErtzLikeHell have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Dem Boyz (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Dem Boyz have outscored ErtzLikeHell at QB, WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
Dem Boyz has a higher average scoring margin (2) than ErtzLikeHell this season (-27).
Hey ErtzLikeHell, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Dem Boyz
Putting together a lineup that won by nearly 34 points this past week... we did what was needed and took care of business.
ErtzLikeHell
Your quarterback threw two interceptions and just a single touchdown? We may have quite a dilemma on our hands here: Was Mitchell Trubisky actually that shaky in the pocket, or were the Packers just that great defending the pass?